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Because there were no applicants for the open study hall position, In-School Suspension teacher Dale Walker has been supervising the study hall room each day since the beginning of the year, and Student Restore Program teacher Whitney Ralph is supervising students in ISS. “It’s temporary. They’re looking for a permanent teacher to fill in, so they had me move here to have a constant person,” Walker said.
Living with less
To recognize the lives lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, junior Vedika Kumar leads a line of ROTC cadets in the annual Patriot Day Ceremony on Sept. 9. Coordinating the event is one of the community service projects performed by ROTC members.
Hovering just above ground
Phil Milligan speaks against Jessica Clarks comments during Patron Comments at the Sept. 1 Board meeting. Milligan was a band teacher at Lafayette for 11 years before he became an elementary school principal. He strongly opposed Clarks remarks. Shame on you, he said towards her.
At Sept. 1 meeting, community patrons react to controversy surrounding BOE member’s comments
At the Sept. 1 Board of Education meeting, Jessica Clark listens to patron comments. Most patrons spoke about comments Clark made at a Real Talk Radio event on Aug. 23.
School board takes action to address recent controversy
Hall passes at Lafayette are now color-coordinated based on classroom location and the closest corresponding bathroom. The decision was made in response to students roaming the halls after asking to go to the bathroom.
Bathroom hall passes, guest check-in implemented as new security procedures
The Lafayette Lancers head south down Highway 109 for this year’s Battle of 109 against the Eureka Wildcats on Oct. 7. Lafayette fell to Eureka 35-14, in the Catpound during last year’s match-up. When the Lancers travel to EHS this year, they will be looking to gain some ground in the annual event, where the Wildcats have a 9-4 advantage. Seniors Baylor Adamovsky and Braden Kladney both scored in last year’s contest and junior Zae Jones led the returning offense in rushing and passing yards. With the rest of the varsity squad, they are working to be ready to face the Wildcats on their turf in hopes of spoiling an EHS Homecoming game. The Superfans will also do their part off the field to get Lancer fans to fill the visitor stands for the 7 p.m. kick-off.
Lancer vs. Wildcat football takes game to new level
During a swim meet against Francis Howell Central, junior Caleb Warner performs the butterfly stroke. Warner placed 3rd in state last year for 100 meter breaststroke.
Boys swim hopes to improve during current season
In a match again Ladue on Sept. 1, tennis captain and senior Saanvi Gudreddi follows through on a volley. Gudreddi is looking forward to getting closer with the new members on the team and has a goal to have a better attitude towards losses this season.
Girls varsity tennis bounces into season
In the 4x800 relay, juniors Grace Tyson, Natalie Barnard and freshman Avery Brown and Lauren Pauls get first place.
4X800 relay with Tyson, Brown, Pauls, Barnard take State Champs
Junior Kennedy Bryce attempts to get the ball into the goal against Cor Jessuit May 20. The Lancers ended with a overall season record of 18-4-1.
Girls lacrosse advance to Elite Eight in playoffs, track and field sectionals postponed
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was extremely disappointing.
Review: Despite being magic-centered, ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ epically fails to capture Marvel “magic”
@stlactivists posted on Instagram to try and get students from different schools to wear red. According to the post, a student sent this to the account as part of something they were doing for their school.
Blog: Today I took a stand
The summer before my freshman year, my family took a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. My dad (far left) and I’s favorite stop was the Star Wars section of Universal Studios, where we met different Star Wars characters, including Chewbacca.
I am a Jedi, like my father before me
Heartstopper, originally written by Alice Oseman, comes to life from a comic to a tv series. On May 1, Heartstopper received a 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Review: ‘Heartstopper’ shows struggle of labeling sexualities
“Turning Red” was released on Disney+ on March 11, 2022. The movie followed a 13-year-old girl navigating the changes she is experiencing while growing up.
Review: ‘Turning Red’ perfectly portrays the struggles of being a teenager in today’s world
Tykes on Trykes organization gives area children with special needs the chance to ride
Tykes on Trykes organization gives area children with special needs the chance to ride
eSports compete at Nationals Tournament
eSports compete at Nationals Tournament
With nobody else in sight, sophomore Grace Tyson runs across the finish line in the two-mile run. Her time was 10:51 seconds, with the next best finisher being sophomore Elissa Barnard with a time of 11:21.
Tyson devotes time, dedication to put best foot forward at State this year
Lafayette holds first ever collaborative Fine Arts Festival
Lafayette holds first ever collaborative Fine Arts Festival
Artist Highlights: Abbey Grey and Davis Dunn
Artist Highlights: Abbey Grey and Davis Dunn
Rockwood bans 22 books due to new state law
Sophomore Kaden Stottler poses in the Zen Garden. Stottler begins his new rap music career using only his Iphone, a microphone and a little help from close friends and family.
Sophomore begins journey into future rap career
Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights
Class of 2022: Senior Spotlights
Language arts teacher book recommendations
Best shopping websites
At Magnolia Flavor House, a Filipino ice cream shop, sophomore Chris Songco eats ice cream. Although his family hasn’t been able to go recently, Songco has been to the Philippines multiple times to visit family, including when he was seven.
Listen In: Asian American, Pacific Islander Month inspires pride in culture
As part of the curriculum for several language arts classes, students are checked out a copy of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Since the author wrote the main character in the book to be autistic, reading it can be a way to understand what having autism is like.
Listen In: Book promotes autism awareness, acceptance
To recognize Black History Month, the library created a display of diverse books. Reading books with diverse characters can be a way to widen perspectives.
Listen In: Taking a pause during Black History Month
College and Career counselors Alex Dusenberry and Sarah Hicks speak about what they do at their office and how they can help seniors decide which college option benefits them the most. The seniors met during AcLab on Aug. 26 to learn information about the upcoming school year.
Listen In: Traditional vs. non-traditional college options
Halloweens originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain and formally became introduced in the United States in the mid 1800s, according to the History website.
Listen In: Halloween brings friends, families closer together
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The west parking lot is full of cars during the school day. Starting on Aug. 1, seniors will have the chance to purchase their parking spot, and can choose it on May 16.

Parking passes on sale Aug. 1

June 2, 2022
Sophomore Kaden Stottler poses in the Zen Garden. Stottler begins his new rap music career using only his Iphone, a microphone and a little help from close friends and family.

Sophomore begins journey into future rap career

May 17, 2022
Junior Sawyer Novack was one of the AP Art Studio students who work was displayed at the Lafayette Fine Arts Festival April 22-23. The event allowed the class members to select which pieces to put on display.

[Photo] AP Art Studio students gain much more than just fine arts credit

May 6, 2022
Cartoon: April Fools

Cartoon: April Fools

April 1, 2022
Class of 2021 students do The Whip at the 2021 Prom that took place in Lafayettes parking lot.  The 2022 Prom will also include juniors and will occur on April 30 at the Ritz-Carlton.

[Photo] Prom to take place at Ritz-Carlton, includes juniors

March 10, 2022
According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have already been 7,884 deaths by gun violence this year. Gun violence is a very big problem and better strategies need to be prioritized to stop the violence.

Gun Violence: Never again and again and again

March 9, 2022
Drama teacher Natasha Fischer describes to her students the tone for their next skit during her 4th Hour Acting 2 class. Fischer won Lafayettes Teacher of the Year for 2021-2022 on Feb. 7, 2022.

Drama teacher Natasha Fischer named Teacher of the Year

February 25, 2022
Lily Roy donated blood on January 28th, to the American Red Cross, helping meet their sum of 70 pints of blood.

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Cartoon: Brief Semester Break

Cartoon: Brief Semester Break

January 21, 2022
The Class of 2018-2019 graduated at the Chaifetz Arena on May 22, 2019. In 2020 and 2021, Graduation was at the POWERplex.

Chaifetz Arena new COVID policy raises graduation concerns

January 18, 2022
Missouris and Rockwoods sex education program has created a harmful stigma around having sex and its putting adolescents at risk. The curriculum excludes LGBTQ+ students, only presents part of what is needed in order to participate in sex safely and isnt separating teacher and religious preference from legitimate education when it comes to safe sex, contraceptives and STI prevention.

Sex should not be stigmatized

December 9, 2021
Noah Hindi, class of 2021, walks back to his seat after receiving his certificate on June 2. In previous years, Graduation was at Chaifetz Arena on St. Louis Universitys (SLU) Campus, but because of COVID-19, SLU cancelled its events. As a result, the 2021 Graduation was held at the POWERplex.

Cap and gown informational meeting to prepare seniors for Graduation

October 26, 2021
The restroom near the West Entrance has been a victim of the Devious Licks. Currently, only the mens restrooms have been effected by the vandalism and theft.

Social media trend leads to vandalism, property damage

September 22, 2021
Kiana Madeira, Olivia Scott Welch, Benjamin Flores Jr., Julia Rehwald and Fred Hechinger star in Fear Street:1994, kicking off the R.L. Stine trilogy revamped, directed by Leigh Janiak.

‘Fear Street: 1994’ keeps viewers engaged, pays homage to 90s horror

September 14, 2021
A student has his school photo taken before the start of the 2020-2021 school year. This years make-up photos are scheduled for Sept. 9 during AcLab. Any 9th, 10th or 11th grader who has not had a photo taken should check with their teacher at the beginning of homeroom to find out their appointment time.

Inter-State to host make-up photos on Sept. 9

September 7, 2021
Back in class: more than a square on a screen

Back in class: more than a square on a screen

September 2, 2021
Kelsey Browns drawing using Prismacolor markers

State of the Art: Nine virtual art galleries to help unlock a creative mindset

May 6, 2021
Cartoon: Never Enough

Cartoon: Never Enough

February 25, 2021
Comic Panel 3

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Love, fictionally

Love, fictionally

February 14, 2021
Cartoon: Spreading Nothing But Love

Cartoon: Spreading Nothing But Love

February 12, 2021
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[Photo] Five Questions with Vance Lear

February 3, 2021

[Photo] LHS, NAMI team up to help students recognize early warning signs of mental illness

January 27, 2021
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[Photo] LHS community shares thoughts on social injustice, efforts to make changes in attitudes

February 1, 2021
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[Photo] Everything in its place: 10 resources to help organize the clutter in your space

January 14, 2021
The Netflix Original movie, Over the Moon, was released on Oct. 16, 2020. The movie received an 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.5/10 from IMDb.

Review: ‘Over The Moon’ tackles mature topics, disappoints through execution

December 16, 2020
On Oct. 21, St. Louis County voters line up outside of the St. Louis County Board of Elections in order to cast their absentee ballot. Along with the ability to cast their ballot in person, voters also had the option to drop off absentee ballots.

LHS seniors join what is expected to be record turnout for young voters in 2020 election

November 2, 2020
While COVID-19 has impacted almost everyones sleep schedules, whether that be positive or negative, studies show that those with pre-existing sleep conditions have been hit the hardest during the crazy hours of COVID-19.

[Photo] Research shows quarantine has strongest sleep disruption on those with pre-existing sleep conditions

October 22, 2020
Cartoon: Quarantine-O-Ween

Cartoon: Quarantine-O-Ween

October 11, 2020
In November 2019, Lancers Helping Lancers organized and executed a mental health week. Seniors Sydney Stinnett and Taylor Wulf help to make clothespins to clip on to unsuspecting students clothes and backpacks with uplifting messages written on them.

COVID-19 affects mental health of students in differing ways

September 30, 2020
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[Photo] That Was My Jam: Matt Zahradka

October 16, 2020
During the material pickup day at the start of the 2020-2021 school year, librarian Nichole Ballard-Long assists senior Brenna Arakelian determine what books she needs for her Quarter 1 classes. Students will not need to return those materials and pick up books or their Quarter 2 courses which begin on Oct. 26.

For technical difficulties: 10 resources to help fix most Canvas and Zoom problems

September 3, 2020
With the fourth week of the Alternative Learning Plan (ALP), students and staff are noting the challenges and benefits to the new learning plan.

Students, staff adjust to ALP

April 14, 2020
Tom Holland and Chris Pratt star in the animated film Onward, alongside their deceased father, represented by a reanimated pair of pants.

Review: Glimmers of magic in Pixar’s ‘Onward’

April 2, 2020
On Tuesday, March 16, students at Lafayette will be taking the ACT. Teachers recommend preparing both mentally and physically the days leading up to the exam.

ACT scheduled for February 25

February 24, 2020
1917 entered limited release on Dec. 25, 2019 in order to be eligible for awards in 2020. The film was released more widely on Jan. 10, 2020. Photo by François Duhamel, courtesy of Universal Pictures.

Review: One take is enough for ‘1917’

January 30, 2020
During the stay-at-home order, the Rockwood Drug-Free Coalition is offering kits for those who wish to quit vaping through Truth Initiatives e-cigarette quit program.

Medical marijuana licenses approved in Missouri

January 16, 2020
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